JUNIOR MATCH REPORT

Bath Rugby 23 - 27 Wasps

By Bath Rugby

August 31^st, 2020

A CLOSELY FOUGHT CONTEST BETWEEN TWO IN-FORM SIDES ENDS IN DISAPPOINTMENT FOR THE BLUE, BLACK AND WHITE

After three successive wins, Bath suffered their first loss since the restart with Wasps returning home with four points after a hugely tight affair between 4th and 5th place in the Gallagher Premiership. It could not have been a more perfect start for Stuart Hooper's men, with Ruaridh McConnochie crossing the try line in only the 2nd minute capitalising from a Wasps knock-on. It was the third try for the Bath and England International since restart, who has returned in fantastic form!

WASPS RECOVERED WELL AFTER BEING DOWN 13-0 TO HEAD IN AT HALF-TIME LEVEL

After two quick penalties from Bath's number 10 Rhys Priestland, Bath were looking dominant and leading Wasps 13-0. After a period of pressure, it was Jacob Umaga who scored Wasps first try of the day after some brilliant work from their number 9 Dan Robson. Jacob then converted the try and followed that by adding a further three points just before the break, resulting in both teams heading to the changing rooms level at half-time.

5 OUT OF 6 KICKS FROM RHYS PRIESTLAND KEPT BATH TICKING ALONG NICELY FOR THE MAJORITY OF THIS FIXTURE

Rhys Priestland was awarded with the 'Performance of the Match' accolade for Bath Rugby, only missing one kick all day that unfortunately hit the post in the first half.

A PENALTY TRY FOR WASPS AND YELLOW CARD FOR SAM UNDERHILL WAS ENOUGH TO EARN WASPS A VITAL 4 POINTS AFTER A TENSE FINISH AT THE REC

After Tom West (Wasps) and replacement Jack Walker (Bath) scoring tries for each side in the second half, a penalty try four minutes from the final whistle was the difference between the two sides.

For a neutral fan, today was a brilliant spectacle for the game with both sides producing some awesome rugby. However, the lads will be bitterly disappointed with this result and their first loss since the restart. It's Harlequins next for the Blue, Black and White which will be played on Saturday at Twickenham Stoop.